Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Friday, July 24, 2026

Rachel Williamson

Rachel Williamson is a science and business journalist, who focuses on climate change-related health and environmental issues.

“One of biggest cons:” Plug-in hybrids pollute almost as much as petrol cars, report finds
Plug in hybrids described as “one of the biggest cons in automotive history” because they pollute 8 times more than claimed and nearly as much as petrol and diesel cars.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 21, 2025

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Multimedia

Video: BYD’s most affordable EV, Kia’s new van, and what’s the buzz around VW’s GTX | The Driven Podcast
BYD’s cheapest EV lands in Australia, Kia teases its PV5 van, and VW’s ID. Buzz GTX debuts. Plus: is local car manufacturing just talk?
Sam Parkinson

Oct 20, 2025

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Videos

Video: Dan Caesar on growing Everything Electric and supercharging EV adoption | The Driven Podcast
Everything Electric CEO Dan Caesar joins The Driven Podcast to discuss the evolution from YouTube to international EV festivals, Europe’s tipping point for EVs, and his new mission to accelerate adoption through Electric Vehicles UK.
Sam Parkinson

Oct 20, 2025

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EV News

Tesla ramps up Cybercab road testing ahead of production
Tesla’s two door Cybercab – with no steering wheel or pedals – has been spotted undergoing engineering testing ahead of its planned rollout in 2026.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 19, 2025

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NSW hits major vehicle milestones with 100,000 EVs on the road, Tesla share falls below 50 pct
NSW passes major milestone with more than 100,000 full battery EVs on the road. However, there are still more than 4.6 million fossil fuelled cars registered in the state.
Brendan Jones

Oct 19, 2025

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EV News

Tesla launches FSD Supervised subscriptions in Australia
Tesla launches the FSD Supervised subscription offer in Australia and New Zealand, making the technology accessible to thousands, if they have the right hardware.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 18, 2025

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Tesla begins production of lower cost EV, with first customer deliveries imminent
Tesla’s most affordable models are now being produced with dozens of finished vehicles spotted at factory, ready to head to customers.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 18, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

“I just want what I paid for:” Tesla’s first Australian customer not happy with FSD treatment
Tesla’s first EV customer in Australia is not happy with treatment on FSD, amid reports one law firm has commenced a class action suit against the company.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 17, 2025

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Policy

Crisis? What crisis? The solution to our liquid fuel import problem comes from the sun
Every truck we electrify and every ICE car we replace with a bicycle reduces our demand for fossil fuels and stretches out our fuel reserves without adding to them.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Oct 17, 2025

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Hyundai releases its first EV priced at less than $30,000
Hyundai’s latest affordable electric SUV goes on sale in China with prices starting under $A30,000.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 17, 2025

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: BYD’s most affordable EV, Kia’s new van, and what’s the buzz around VW’s GTX
BYD’s cheapest EV lands in Australia, Kia teases its PV5 van, and VW’s ID. Buzz GTX debuts. Plus: is local car manufacturing just talk?
Sam Parkinson

Oct 17, 2025

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Chery confirms Australian release of Jaecoo J5 electric SUV in 2026
Chery will launch the Jaecoo J5 in Australia early next year, a new compact SUV that will be available in three powertrains including a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and hybrid.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 17, 2025

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